From the course: Travel Photography: Portrait of a City Neighborhood

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Meeting the people of a neighborhood

Meeting the people of a neighborhood

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Meeting the people of a neighborhood

Male: Well, just like I said, this neighborhood is full of characters. And we met a lot of them. We met, (LAUGH) we met the woman in the knife shop holding up her machete. we met this guy walking the, his, his French bulldog on the streets. we went into this great clothing store where they make custom clothes and, and shoes and we met the people there. So, in between locations, I couldn't stop taking pictures of people. I mean, every time I turned around it seemed like there was an interesting person. I really enjoyed this part of it. And, probably just as much fun as taking pictures was talking to these people. I really feel, I, I know this neighborhood a lot better now after talking to these people. And the best part is, I'm taking them home with me in my camera. I've got them, they're part of my life now. And, that's something that you will always value in your photographs. When you take time to talk to people, and open up to them, they'll open up to you. You'll make some great…

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